Providence, Rhode Island zip code 02903 currently has poverty levels above the state average. The current median household income is $24,063 while the state average is upwards of $50,007. This is seriously contrasted with communities in the surrounding areas such as Barrington, where the average median household income is $74,591. According to the 2000 US Census, 51% of the children in Providence live in single family homes. This number is slightly higher than the 30% state average and shows that children may not necessarily be raised in a nurturing environment. Accordingly, roughly 14 out of every 1,000 children are victims of child neglect and abuse in Providence. In 2009, 32% of all domestic violence that was committed in Providence occurred with a child present. The largest statistic, however, is the percent of children that have a parent that as been incarcerated, which tops at 24%, or about 1 in every 4 children. It can be inferred that the poor socioeconomic conditions of Providence are correlated with the home life of many of the individuals. According to information provided by the US census taken in 2000, the poverty line is $22,000 and the percentage of those who fell under this line equalled 13.3% of the population. These statistics can easily be viewd on the following chart provided by RI Kids Count:
There may be a correlation bewteen these numbers and the urban setting of the zip code of 02903. The correlation will be further investigated as data is collected from the rural and suburban area codes in Providence, as well as the economic standing of Barrington, RI. The large population of the city may contribute to its sparse funding and the 02903 area code can be seen in this aerial photo (Note the clear urban setting):
EDUCATION
The Providence Public School District serves about 30,000 students from pre-Kindergarten to grade 12. The district has 25 elementary schools, nine middle schools, and thirteen high schools. The Providence Public School District features magnet schools at the middle and high school level, Nathanael Greene and Classical respectively. The overall graduation rate as of 2007 is 70.1%, which is close to the statewide rate of 71% and the national average of 70%
POPULATION
As of the census of 2000, the population comprised 173,618 people, 162,389 households, and 35,859 families.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Events such as Waterfire help bring the community together and provides revenue to the city.
Community Evaluation - 02903 (Providence, RI)
ECONOMY
Jason check these numbers make sure that yours and your partners do not match up. -UPDATE: I have included the link to the RI Kids Count Website below for area code 02903 -
Let me know what specific data is in question and I'll clarify any discrepancies, thanks -
SOURCE OF INFORMATION
Providence, Rhode Island zip code 02903 currently has poverty levels above the state average. The current median household income is $24,063 while the state average is upwards of $50,007. This is seriously contrasted with communities in the surrounding areas such as Barrington, where the average median household income is $74,591. According to the 2000 US Census, 51% of the children in Providence live in single family homes. This number is slightly higher than the 30% state average and shows that children may not necessarily be raised in a nurturing environment. Accordingly, roughly 14 out of every 1,000 children are victims of child neglect and abuse in Providence. In 2009, 32% of all domestic violence that was committed in Providence occurred with a child present. The largest statistic, however, is the percent of children that have a parent that as been incarcerated, which tops at 24%, or about 1 in every 4 children. It can be inferred that the poor socioeconomic conditions of Providence are correlated with the home life of many of the individuals. According to information provided by the US census taken in 2000, the poverty line is $22,000 and the percentage of those who fell under this line equalled 13.3% of the population. These statistics can easily be viewd on the following chart provided by RI Kids Count:
There may be a correlation bewteen these numbers and the urban setting of the zip code of 02903. The correlation will be further investigated as data is collected from the rural and suburban area codes in Providence, as well as the economic standing of Barrington, RI. The large population of the city may contribute to its sparse funding and the 02903 area code can be seen in this aerial photo (Note the clear urban setting):
EDUCATION
The Providence Public School District serves about 30,000 students from pre-Kindergarten to grade 12. The district has 25 elementary schools, nine middle schools, and thirteen high schools. The Providence Public School District features magnet schools at the middle and high school level, Nathanael Greene and Classical respectively. The overall graduation rate as of 2007 is 70.1%, which is close to the statewide rate of 71% and the national average of 70%
POPULATION
As of the census of 2000, the population comprised 173,618 people, 162,389 households, and 35,859 families.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Events such as Waterfire help bring the community together and provides revenue to the city.